Photo Throwback: Country Music on SNL

Blake Shelton will appear as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live (Jan. 24), marking his first attempt at either gig.

These are rare roles among country artists, judging from the relatively few appearances of the genre’s stars over the show’s 40 years. The stars that do appear are big ones, and some of them have appeared more than once.

Take a look at the country artists who have graced the stage of SNL, beginning in 1976.